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Catholic School

Why do you get a break from education if you are that religion? My daughter is Catholic and will be going to Catholic School next year. Those that arent Catholic have to pay more. Why? Is it a discount system? Thanks!

Sort of like when you have to pay more for college if you live out of state. Doesn't really make sense.

Answer by
Anonymous
at 7:41 PM on Mar. 5, 2011

Probably b/c they figure the family will attend services there & put $ in the offering. One complaint I had when I was in a long-term assignment for a 2nd grade class at a Catholic school, was that although I was/am Lutheran, I was still able (w/ asst. from another teacher) to prepare the students for their 1st communion & May crowning, but was denied taking communion myself during our Friday morning Masses.

Catholics pay reduced tution because they also pay money to the c\Church which makes up the difference. Money given to the Church is tax deductible, tution is not. A Catholic school is a private school and of course Catholics are given preference, they don't have to treat non-Catholics the same since they're not a public school.

Because you are supposed to be paying your 'dues' to the church every week when you attend Mass. I know the Catholic school I have my son in has the same system. However, they track how much you give your church. If you don't attend Mass regularly and don't give regularly, you get charged the non-Catholic rate.